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Panaceum Rehab Centre Newsletter October 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday 8 November – Max’s / Maxine’s Challenge Finishes Saturday 28 November – Gym Xmas Party@ 4pm onwards Bring a healthy plate and sensible shoes – invitations to follow Fitness / Personal Training Updates with Donna Class Movements: Circuit Training Low Impact has been moved from Wednesday morning to Monday morning commencing 5am. The outdoor area is now operational and have we have received great feedback on the space. Come and join one of Donna’s classes or book in for an Outdoor PT session. Any summer loving plants for […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month October, Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, provides an opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). Survival rates continue to improve in Australia with 89 out of every 100 women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer now surviving five or more years beyond diagnosis. Take the time this month to find out what you need to know about BREAST AWARENESS and share this important information with your family, […]

Sept 10th is International Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Day In support of International Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Day, Panaceum Group is raising awareness through community education, empowering women and men to openly discuss Gynaecological issues. Normally a Taboo subject International Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Day aims to break down the barriers and stigmas around Gynaecological issues. There is no need to live in silence and feel alone. Did you know?: Gynaecolocical cancers include ovarian, uterine, cervical and vulvar cancer. The rate of all gynaecological cancers are significantly higher for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander women compared to non-Indigenous women (1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed). […]

National Diabetes Week is a key event across Australia dedicated to raising awareness within the community about the prevalence and impact of diabetes. Did you know….. 1 Australian is diagnosed with diabetes every 50 minutes At least 30% of all hospital beds in WA are taken up by people with diabetes complications More than 124, 000 West Australians are currently living with diabetes and roughly the same number of people are believed to be living with undiagnosed diabetes. It is estimated that nearly 4 out of every 10 public hospital beds in WA are occupied by patients experiencing a complication […]

Men’s Health Week 15th-21st JUNE 2015 Men’s Health Week is here to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. ‘MOMENTS IN TIME’ Every individual, family and community can find health-giving opportunities despite the many and varied challenges, barriers and obstacles to better health that life puts in the way. Australia’s attention is on the health and wellness of our men and boys this week. During Men’s Health Week let’s make it a moment that makes a positive difference! Reach out to Aussie men and boys in engaging and […]

Get your Flu Shot By Panaceum Group on May 5, 2015 in Geraldton, Health, Panaceum Influenza – The ideal time for vaccination is NOW. It is that time of year again and Influenza vaccinations are available at the Panaceum. Consult with your GP or book into one of our weekly nurse-led influenza clinics. Each year the flu vaccine changes to provide coverage to the most dominant strains at the time. The elderly, those with chronic conditions, the young and pregnant women are more likely to develop complications as a result of having the influenza virus and therefore […]